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Recruit rewind: NJs top 20 of 2009

Recruit rewind: NJs top 20 of 2009

Some of the top recruits of yesterday areturning potential into performance on the college gridiron while other top prospects have not been so fortuna

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10/23/11
 • Bobby Deren
Turning back the clock: Class of 2009

Turning back the clock: Class of 2009

Our latest feature continues as we compare the Top 5 NJ overall recruits to the Top 5 NJ Rutgers recruits in each of their respective classes. Today's

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5/31/11
 • Bobby Deren
Calabrese makes it official

Calabrese makes it official

Three-star linebacker Carlo Calabrese has been committed to Notre Dame since May, but the 6-foot-2, 225-pounder from Verona, N.J., had yet to take an

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1/28/09
 • Steve Hare
Calabrese building bonds

Calabrese building bonds

Last weekend's Hawaii Prep Classic let Carlo Calabrese see how he stacks up against some of the nation's top players. It also helped the linebacker fr

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12/17/08
 • Steve Hare
Mainland stars impress coaches

Mainland stars impress coaches

With practices well underway for the Hawaii Prep Classic, several players are already starting to emerge as elite prospects and have definitely caught

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12/11/08
 • Greg Ladky
Calabrese is Island bound

Calabrese is Island bound

Carlo Calabrese will delay celebrating his state title. He'll also get a preview of Notre Dame's bowl destination. Calabrese is headed to the Hawaii A

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12/8/08
 • Steve Hare
Top talent travels to Hawaii for all-star event

Top talent travels to Hawaii for all-star event

The inaugural Hawaii Prep Football Classic will feature more than 100 of the best senior football players from Hawaii, America Samoa and the Continent

12/7/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
NJ Varsity Top 50 for 2009: s 1-25

NJ Varsity Top 50 for 2009: s 1-25

Our countdown of the state's top 50 college prospects concludes today with our top 25. Here is our look at the players who have been drawing college r

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7/13/08
 • Mark Pszonak
Team Preview: Verona

Team Preview: Verona

2007 In Review: The Hillbillies were 9-2, losing to eventual Group I Section 2 Champion Cedar Grove in the playoffs, after beating Brearley. They sc

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7/4/08
 • Pat PJR Rice
Category rankings: Linebackers

Category rankings: Linebackers

Rivals.com continues to rank the best prospects in each specific category for every position. Jelani Jenkins is part of an exceptionally athletic clas

6/23/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Fox gives Irish versatility at OLB

Fox gives Irish versatility at OLB

When it comes to the most gifted linebackers on Notre Dame's recruiting list, Manti T'eo and Jelani Jenkins rank a bit higher.

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6/7/08
 • Tim Prister
Linebacker Calabrese joins Irish

Linebacker Calabrese joins Irish

Verona, N.J., linebacker Carlo Calabrese made his college decision on a very special day for he and his family. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker cho

5/22/08
 • Mike Farrell
BigTime Showcase top performers

BigTime Showcase top performers

The BigTime Showcase, formerly the Elite College Combine, was held last Thursday night at Rutgers University and some of the biggest names from Jersey

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5/14/08
 • Mike Farrell
Calabrese keeps in touch

Calabrese keeps in touch

A visit to Verona High School doesn't always require contact with Carlo Calabrese as a prerequisite. But there's one school on the linebacker's list t

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5/13/08
 • Steve Hare
Big Time Showcase: Defensive breakdown

Big Time Showcase: Defensive breakdown

Now it is time to look at the defensive side of the ball. Leading the way from a Rutgers perspective was Union defensive lineman Michael Larrow. But t

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5/10/08
 • Mark Pszonak
Calabrese hearing from many schools

Calabrese hearing from many schools

Carlo Calabrese has the offers and is getting attention from many more schools and the Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker has also taken a number of visi

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5/7/08
 • Tom Matthews
BigTime Showcase hits Rutgers

BigTime Showcase hits Rutgers

The combine/camp season hits high gear on Thursday night on the East Coast when the BigTime Showcase arrives at Rutgers University. With upwards of 2

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5/7/08
 • Mark Pszonak
Stars flock to Rutgers

Stars flock to Rutgers

It was an all-star night in Piscataway on Tuesday as many of the top players in the tri-state area converged on Rutgers Stadium for a unique recruitin

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4/16/08
 • Kristian Dyer
Irish defense impresses Calabrese

Irish defense impresses Calabrese

The Irish offensive line was put on notice when Jon Tenuta arrived in South Bend. Now linebacker Carlo Calabrese is paying attention to the program's

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4/1/08
 • Pete Sampson
Calabrese earns offer No. 6

Calabrese earns offer No. 6

The offer list of Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese continues to inch higher after he picked up an offer from Boston College earlier thi

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3/20/08
 • Sean Fitz
Gators are the latest offer for Calabrese

Gators are the latest offer for Calabrese

Offers continue to come in for Verona, N.J. linebacker Carlo Calabrese. The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder's latest scholarship comes from one of the top teams

3/12/08
 • Mike Farrell
Video: Calabrese brings the heat

Video: Calabrese brings the heat

This season Carlo Calabrese recorded more than 100 solo tackles to lead Verona High to a 9-2 mark and the second round of the playoffs. He played prim

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3/9/08
 • Jack Freeman
Premier Showcase: Quarterbacks and linebackers

Premier Showcase: Quarterbacks and linebackers

The last batch in the plethora of talent that came through Rutgers during the Premier Showcase lined up at the quarterback and linebacker positions.

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2/27/08
 • Rivals
Irish offer Calabrese

Irish offer Calabrese

Carlo Calabrese of Verona High School won't follow in Anthony Fasano's footsteps in terms of position, but the 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker could mi

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2/25/08
 • Pete Sampson
Talent turns out for Premier Showcase

Talent turns out for Premier Showcase

There was a different spin to the annual Rivals.com New Jersey Junior Day this year, and it's not just the new name. Nearly 200 players showed up to t

2/18/08
 • Mike Farrell
Northeasts top recruits take over Rutgers

Northeasts top recruits take over Rutgers

The northeast's top D1A athletes made the trip to the Rutgers Bubble on Sunday and put their talents on display at this year's Premier Showcase. Quit

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2/17/08
 • Bobby Deren
Calabrese picks up second offer

Calabrese picks up second offer

Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese had a pretty good past seven days. On Sunday, his New York Giants took down the Patriots for a Super B

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2/4/08
 • Sean Fitz
Calabrese leaves Rutgers with an offer

Calabrese leaves Rutgers with an offer

While Greg Schiano is busy putting the finishing touches on his 2008 class, he is already looking ahead to the future. The Rutgers head coach welcomed

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1/19/08
 • John Otterstedt
Calabrese knows Notre Dame

Calabrese knows Notre Dame

Junior Carlo Calabrese has already seen plenty of the Fighting Irish. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Verona, N.J., attends the same high scho

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12/6/07
 • Steve Hare
Interest picking up for Calabrese

Interest picking up for Calabrese

For Carlo Calabrese, it is okay to be under the radar. Playing for Group 1 Verona, he is used to not getting as much attention as the players who l

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11/5/07
 • Kristian Dyer
Calabrese enjoys PSU visit

Calabrese enjoys PSU visit

Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese has already established himself as one of the top prospects in New Jersey's Class of 2009. The junior

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9/5/07
 • Sean Fitz
Verona wins team title at National Strong Man Comp

Verona wins team title at National Strong Man Comp

Tiny Verona was anything but tiny at last week's first annual National Strong Man Competition held at Superdome Sports in Waldwick, NJ. The Group 1 sc

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6/22/07
 • John Otterstedt
WR Heastie dominates Ultimate 100

WR Heastie dominates Ultimate 100

UNION, N.J. -A day after the class of 2010 got to strut their stuff, the class of 2009 had their own NationalUnderclassmen.com Ultimate 100. And Chesa

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6/12/07
 • Mike Farrell
NJ/NY underclassmen dominate day two

NJ/NY underclassmen dominate day two

The National Underclassmen Combine began its second day in New Jersey with the home state producing five of the eight morning award winners. Leading

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4/13/07
 • Mike Farrell
Premier Showcase overflowing with top NJ talent

Premier Showcase overflowing with top NJ talent

Last year's event attracted top prospects such as Anthony Davis (Rutgers), Lamar Middleton (Syracuse), Al Ghaffaar Lane (Rutgers) and Tony Logan (Mary

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3/15/07
 • John Otterstedt
North Jerseys top frosh set the bar high

North Jerseys top frosh set the bar high

Recruiting starts earlier with each passing year. Much like basketball, scouts are now looking down to the junior varsity and freshmen ranks in search

2/24/06
 • John Otterstedt
North Jerseys top freshmen set the bar high

North Jerseys top freshmen set the bar high

Recruiting starts earlier with each passing year. Much like basketball, scouts are now looking down to the junior varsity and freshmen ranks in search

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2/24/06
 • Rivals